Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | 9900001011 | PLANT GENETICS AND CYTOGENETICS | Elective | 3 | 5 | 4 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
To teach the basic principles of genetic science, basic principles of heredity and to teach the cytological studies.
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Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Learning Outcomes |
1 | Understands the importance of genetics. | 2 | Learn the basic terms in genetics. | 3 | Understands the importance of genetics in terms of plant breeding. | 4 | Have knowledge about chromosome count, caryogram and idiogram in cytogenetics. | 5 | Understand the importance and function of genetic science in Agricultural Engineering. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Daytime Class |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
Definition and history of genetics, concept of cell, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, chromosomes, genetic events, main branches of genetics, Mendelian genetics and basic principles, problem solving, chromosome and morphology, sexual reproduction in plants, pollination and fertilization, mitosis and meiosis, molecular genetics and gene concept, population genetics. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Definition and history of genetics | | | 2 | Cell concept, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, chromosomes | | | 3 | Genetic events, main branches of genetics | | | 4 | Mendelian genetics and basic principles, problem solving | | | 5 | Chromosome and morphology | | | 6 | How to determine koryotype and idoyotype? | | | 7 | Sexual reproduction, pollination and fertilization in plants | | | 8 | Midterm Exam | | | 9 | Meiosis and mitotic division | | | 10 | Allel and non-allel gene interactions, problem solving | | | 11 | Expansions deviating from Mendel's laws | | | 12 | Molecular genetics and gene concept | | | 13 | Determination of genome volume and composition | | | 14 | Nucleic acids, DNA and RNA of some properties | | | 15 | Population genetics | | | 16 | Final Exam | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Lecturere's note and slide |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Self Study | 14 | 6 | 84 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Homework | 1 | 10 | 10 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | | | | 3 | | | | LO2 | | | | | | 2 | | LO3 | | | 4 | | | | | LO4 | | | | | 3 | | | LO5 | | 3 | | | | | |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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